Biographical summary
Damon Houghton, M.D., MSc, is a specialist with training in Hematology and Vascular Medicine. His clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in the management of venous thromboembolism (pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, venous thrombosis at other sites).
- Counseling and risk assessment in inherited and acquired clotting disorders ("thrombophilia").
- Complex anticoagulation (blood thinner) and anti-platelet medication decisions.
- Diagnosis and management of vascular disorders (peripheral edema, peripheral arterial disease, vasospastic disorders, vascular compression syndromes).
- Multidisciplinary management of vascular malformations and coagulopathies.
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Houghton is active in research with an interest in risk factors for venous thrombosis, advanced imaging techniques, cancer-associated thrombosis, and anticoagulation.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Anticoagulant therapy
- Antiplatelet therapy
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
FellowshipVascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic
- 2017
Master of Science - Clinical ResearchUniversity of North Carolina, School of Public Health
- 2016
Fellowship - Hematology University of North Carolina
- 2014
Residency - Internal Medicine University of Vermont
- 2011
MDUniversity of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- 2006
BSNorth Carolina State University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Vascular MedicineAmerican Board of Vascular Medicine
- 2016
HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2014
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2021
Excellence in Clinical TeachingDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester
- 2021
Physician Builder CertificateEPIC
- 2016
Chief Fellow Hematology/OncologySchool of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- 2006
Valedictorian North Carolina State University
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
MemberVascular Medicine Special Council
- 2022 - present
Panel MemberCHEST
- 2021 - present
MemberGonda Vascular Center Executive Committee
- 2021 - present
Research ChairGonda Vascular Center
- 2021 - present
MemberEpic Optimization Committee
- 2020 - present
MemberAsk Mayo Expert
- 2018 - present
Consensus Group PanelAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2018 - present
Workgroup MemberHemostasis & Thrombosis Research Society
- 2016 - present
MemberHemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society
- 2015 - present
MemberInternational Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis
- 2015 - present
FellowSociety of Vascular Medicine
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
Publications